North American BT-9 vs. Boeing 747 Supertanker
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North American BT-9 |
versus |
Boeing 747 Supertanker |
8.79 m |
28 ft 10 in |
length |
70.66 m |
232 ft 0 in |
2.82 m |
9 ft 3 in |
height |
19.41 m |
63 ft 8 in |
10.97 m |
36 ft |
wingspan |
64.44 m |
211 ft 5 in |
1 x Wright R-975-3 radial engine |
engines |
4 x General Electric CF6-80C2B5F turbofan engines |
Approximately 440 hp |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 61,500 lbf |
Approximately 440 hp |
total thrust |
Approximately 246,000 lbf |
4,300 lb |
1,950 kg |
MTOW |
442,253 kg |
975,000 lb |
917 km |
495 nm |
range |
7,260 km |
3,920 nm |
150 mph |
241 km/h |
cruise speed |
878 km/h |
546 mph |
Pilot and one passenger |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.